Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA7113
Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV Diecast Model
Belgian Air Force No.349 Sqn, Belgium, 1948 |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV | | 8.25" | | 9.25" |
In July 1942 Spitfire F.XIV that would eventually become MV246 c/n 6S/64170 was ordered by the RAF from Vickers-Armstrong. The aircraft wasn’t delivered until 1944 and arrived at No. 9 Maintenance Unit, RAF Cosford on November 29, 1944. MV246 never saw service with the RAF and was sold to the Belgian Air Force as SG-55 arriving in Belgium on September 1, 1948. The aircraft was assigned to the 349th Squadron and coded GE-R. Unfortunately on October 11, 1948 during a flight the engine quit and the pilot was forced to make a belly-landing. The battered aircraft was stored until February 25, 1951 when it became the property of the Musee Royale de l'Armee et d'Histoire Militaire. It wasn’t until 1977 that restoration of GE-R began using parts from RM860 (SG37) and RM623 (SG46). The project was finally completed in 1996 and GE-R is on display at the Musee Royale de l'Armee et d'Histoire Militaire (Royal Museum of the Army and Military History)., Jubelpark, Brussels, Belgium.
Designed by R.J.Michell to meet a British Air Ministry specification, the Supermarine Spitfire first flown on March 5th, 1936. With its combination of beautiful fighter design, the excellent performance of its Rolls-Royce Merlin powerplant and firepower provided by twin cannons and four machine guns, the Spitfire became an unrivaled symbol of victory. The Spitfire had 40 major variants and was built in greater numbers than any other British aircraft of the time. It flew operationally on every front between 1939 and 1945 and was engaged in every one of the Royal Air Force's major actions. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:48 scale late model Spitfire is cleverly designed to provide the collector with a reasonably-priced, top-quality product with just the right number of features. The canopy is removable for an unobstructed view of the instrument panel with pad-printed gauges and seat. The all-metal five-bladed propeller spins freely and the rudder and elevators are movable. The near-solid metal wing features hinged metal landing gear with integrated metal gear doors and radiator ducts with inside core details seen both front and back. Variants include the Mk.XIV with Large flat back blister canopy and the Mk. XIX with standard Malcolm hood canopy.
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The Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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